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PattyM
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Betsy, you are the ultimate recycler, but I love the look of your rug where it is a little thread bare. In fact, I tried turning over my rugs (they are similar to this one)because I wanted more of a flat weave look. Guests kept looking at them like they weren't quite sure what was wrong, so I ended up flipping them back. If you have any ideas or sources for a flat weave rug that has a pattern similar to yours, please let me know. Also, is a papier mache bookcase really made out of papier mache?

I mostly read your blog for "a lot of attitude" but what the heck. I may learn something along the way, in spite of myself.

luv it! I luv a Raymond Waites pattern... it is olive green background with cabbage roses and grapes. I can't purge it out of my heart! I luv it so much I want to paper my master bath!! I bought enough rolls to do the kitchen we sold 2 yrs ago. Lol U r an inspiration.

ah what a lot of great stuff in this room...I love that bookcase too. What a dumby~hope she doesn't read comments. lolOk keep up the good work, we will need all your stuff in my shop when you get back.

Love this room and so enjoyed all the close up pictures,the little bookcase is adorable and i have a rug in the attic so similar to yours which has made me happy!I'm scrolling back up to take another look around x

Betsy you are so funny........but on the post I personally love cabbage roses and feel they never go out of style. Fabulous book case! I always am pulled towards things I really love not always what's new.

Betsy, painting is a learned skill. All you need is focus and hard work. Find someone who is good and will teach what you need to know. Those paintings on the furniture are not complex. Learn to mix colors and handle brush and paint, and you can copy or make up flowers for your furniture. Send not from a furniture painter (maybe in the future) but just a regular painter. You will love it and I encourage you to get started righ away!!

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